Food

Realistic Apple

Ready to create a stunningly realistic apple with water droplets in Procreate? I will guide you through all the steps. And believe me, it’s pretty easy actually!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Hatchy Brush
  • Barky Brush
  • Dark Shader
  • Basic Sketcher
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Scratchy Mixer

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Basic Shapes and Textures: Learn to draw a perfect circle for the apple base, using the monoline brush and liquify tool for shaping. Add depth with shadowing techniques and Gaussian blur for a realistic edge
  • Texture Detailing: Master the art of adding texture using various brushes, including Hatchy and Barky brushes, to give your apple a realistic feel
  • Highlight and Shadow Play: Enhance realism by strategically adding highlights and shadows. Understand how to use different brushes to create subtle light effects and deepen the color intensity
  • Water Droplets: The highlight of this tutorial is learning to draw, shade, and highlight water droplets, making them look incredibly realistic
Food

Watercolor Cake

Let’s have some fun with watercolors again! During this tutorial we will create this strawberry cake together. I have attached the color palette and a small brush pack with all the brushes we’ll use.

Brushes used:

  • Watercolor Sketcher
  • Round Watery Brush
  • Layering Brush
  • Wet Mixer Brush
  • Small Detail Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layering Techniques: Understanding how to strategically use multiple layers and layer masks to build up the watercolor effect, enhancing the realism of the cake and its toppings
  • Brush Control: Mastering the opacity and size adjustments of different brushes to create a variety of textures
  • Color Blending: Learning to blend colors directly on the canvas by carefully controlling the pressure and movement of the pen without lifting it too often
  • Detailing with Layer Masks: Utilizing layer masks to add highlights and refine edges, giving the illustration depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive watercolor look
Creatures

Cartoon Cat

Let’s draw something cute! In this easy and fun tutorial we’ll draw this cute cartoon cat together.

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating clean outlines: Mastering the art of smooth and clean outlines to define the character sharply
  • Layer management: Efficient use of layers for sketching, line art, and coloring, including the use of clipping masks and layer blending modes for a non-destructive workflow
  • Pen control: Improving pen pressure sensitivity and control through varied line weights, enhancing the visual appeal of the illustration
Landscapes

Anime Style Sky

In this advanced tutorial, we’ll tackle the challenge of creating an anime-style dramatic sky with voluminous clouds. This lesson is ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills in cloud painting.

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Smear It Around Brush
  • Dynamic Color Brush
  • Soft Streaky Mixer
  • Smooth Sketching Brush
  • Luminance Brush
  • Couple Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Cloud Shaping and Detailing: Master the art of using the Flotastic Brush to paint fluffy, detailed clouds, focusing on shape variety and layering for depth
  • Color Variation: Explore how to add life to your clouds and sky with a dynamic range of colors, ensuring your clouds pop with realism and depth
  • Light and Shadow Dynamics: Discover the secrets to painting realistic light and shadow on clouds, enhancing the three-dimensional feel of your scene
Rooms

Lovely Shelves Part 2

This is part 2 of a two part tutorial in which we will create these lovely and almost magical looking shelves. I’ll guide you through the process from sketch to fully rendered piece. In this second part we’ll focus on adding details and shading.

WATCH PART 1

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Dark Shader
  • Light Shader
  • Overlay Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Darker Line Brush
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Shading Techniques: Explore the use of dark and light shaders to add depth and dimension to various objects, enhancing their realism
  • Texture and Detailing: Learn to create textures and details using brushes like the Darken Line and Lighten Line Brush, adding interest
  • Layer Blending and Masking: Utilize layer blending modes like Multiply and tools like layer masks to refine shadows and highlights without changing the base colors
  • Dynamic Lighting Effects: Experiment with effects like bloom to create glowing elements and dynamic lighting on objects like lanterns
  • Refinement and Detailing: Improve skills in refining details, such as adding warmth with the Overlay Brush, creating patterns, and enhancing shadows for a more polished look
Rooms

Lovely Shelves Part 1

This is part 1 of a two part tutorial in which we will create these lovely and almost magical looking shelves. I’ll guide you through the process from sketch to fully rendered piece. In this first part we’ll focus on sketching and laying down the base colors.

WATCH PART 2

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Techniques: Learn to start out with a rough sketch and then putting a more detailed sketch on top, using layers effectively to refine designs
  • Color Blocking: Master the art of laying down base colors for different elements, ensuring a solid foundation for further detailing
  • Layer Management: Gain insights into organizing layers, using Alpha Lock, and employing clipping masks for efficient workflow
  • Symmetry and Precision: Utilize the Symmetry tool and quick shape features to achieve precise and symmetrical designs
  • Attention to Detail: Enhance skills in adding intricate details and textures to various objects, preparing for more advanced rendering
Landscapes

Ghibli Style Landscape

I’m so excited about this tutorial, a landscape like this is so much fun to create. During this tutorial we will paint this Studio Ghibli inspired landscape together. It’s pretty easy actually!

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Scattered Soft Bush Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
  • Medium Hard Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Gradient Creation: Master the technique of creating a smooth gradient for the sky, using the soft brush and Gaussian blur
  • Layer Management: Learn how to efficiently use layers for creating elements like water, hills, clouds, and foreground objects
  • Color Blending: Enhance your skills in blending colors for natural-looking elements like hills, rocks, and trees
  • Detailed Texturing: Develop the ability to add texture and depth to various elements, such as grass, rocks, and tree trunks
  • Shadow and Light Effects: Gain insights into using shadows and light to add realism and depth to the landscape
Creatures

Stained Glass Cat

In this tutorial we’ll create a stained glass style illustration of a cat. It’s a fun technique which you can use for other subjects as well!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Fluffy Clouds Brush
  • Marblous Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using the Symmetry Tool: Learn how to activate and utilize the symmetry tool to create balanced and mirrored sketches efficiently
  • Color Filling Techniques: Discover how to use Procreate’s drag-and-drop feature for filling color, along with managing the color drop threshold to avoid spillovers
  • Adding Textures and Effects: Explore the use of different brushes and layer blending modes like Add and Multiply to add texture and depth to your stained glass artwork, simulating the light effects and variances seen in actual stained glass
Characters

Storybook Character

During this fun and easy Procreate tutorial I will guide you through the steps of creating this cute storybook style character. This tutorial is perfect for anyone wanting to create cute, storybook-style characters in Procreate. With easy-to-follow steps and a focus on fundamental skills, you’ll be able to bring your own characters to life in no time. Happy drawing, and don’t forget to share your creations!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Rough Round Brush
  • Soft Edge Faded

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching with Simple Shapes: Learn to sketch your character using basic shapes like circles, cones, and sausages. This technique simplifies the drawing process and is great for beginners
  • Creating Big Eyes and Expressions: Understand the importance of eye placement and size for creating expressive storybook characters
  • Layering and Texturing Techniques: Master the art of using layers for different elements like hair, clothes, and accessories. Plus, get skilled at adding textures to give your character a chalky, storybook feel
  • Coloring and Shading: Dive into coloring techniques using a limited palette. Learn to add shadows and highlights to bring your character to life